Online Harms White Paper

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:31 pm on 8 April 2019.

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Photo of Nigel Huddleston Nigel Huddleston Conservative, Mid Worcestershire 5:31, 8 April 2019

May I congratulate the Secretary of State, the digital Minister and all stakeholders on the development of an excellent White Paper? Not surprisingly, already there have been some criticisms of the potential impact on freedom of speech, but does the Secretary of State agree that there is a world of difference between online banter and abuse and harassment, between expressing an opinion and promulgating disinformation, and between expressing a belief and spreading hatred and terrorist propaganda? In order to ensure that everyone understands those differences, in particular our children, will some of the money raised through a digital levy or similar be used to finance education and awareness?